The Crater Lake Monster (1977): Cast & Plot
The Crater Lake Monster is a 1977 sci-fi horror film directed by William R. Stromberg, starring Bob Hyman as Richard 'Doc' Calkins, Richard Garrison and Kacey Cobb. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- William R. Stromberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crown International Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crater Lake Monster About?
The premise of The Crater Lake Monster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meteor crashes into Crater Lake, its heat awakening a prehistoric egg beneath the water. The egg hatches into a massive, plesiosaur‑like monster that stalks the shoreline, spreading panic as the community fights to survive its attacks. Its terrifying presence turns the peaceful lake into a nightmare for locals who must face the ancient predator.
The Crater Lake Monster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dinosaur adventure
- psychotronic film
- cult
- natural horror
- creature feature
- police
- policeman
- redneck
- day for night camera shot
- kaiju
- live action
- dinosaur
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- egg
- lake
- meteor
- cattle
- boat
- prehistoric egg
- monster
- water
- lake monster
- bloodstain
- tunnel
- car goes over cliff
- car crash
- police chase
- shot to death
- gunfight
- hoot owl
- woods
- cat
- dog
- booze
- neck scarf
- killed with a gun
- robbery
- boat on fire
- run aground
- severed head
- comic relief
- tractor
- blood in water
- boat rental
- amateur actor
- flyswatter
- magazine
- binoculars
- point of view shot
- excavation
- cave drawing
The Crater Lake Monster Cast & Characters
Bob Hyman leads the cast as Richard 'Doc' Calkins, with Richard Garrison as Dan Turner and Kacey Cobb as Susan Patterson. Directed by William R. Stromberg; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director William R. Stromberg
- Bob Hyman as Richard 'Doc' Calkins
- Richard Garrison as Dan Turner
- Kacey Cobb as Susan Patterson
- Richard Cardella as Sheriff Steve Hanson
Also Starring in The Crater Lake Monster
· 14 more- Hal Scharn Birdwatcher
- Glen Roberts Arnie Chabot
- Mark Siegel Mitch Kowalski
- Marc Eliot Jack Fuller
- Michael F. Hoover Ross Conway
- Suzanne Lewis Paula Conway
- Joe Sasway Ferguson
- Mike Simmons Store Clerk
- Garry Johnston Blackmailer
- Sonny Shepard Robber
- John Crowder Mechanic
- Susy Claycomb Waitress
- Mary Winford Lady Customer
- Jim Goeppinger Villager
The Crater Lake Monster Plot Summary
What happens in The Crater Lake Monster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Crater Lake, Northern California, Dr. Richard Calkins [Bob Hyman] is informed by his colleague Dan Turner [Richard Garrison] that he and his girlfriend Susan Patterson [Kacey Cobb] have made an incredible discovery in a nearby cave system. The three descend and are shown a web of cave drawings, including what appears to be a depiction of people fighting a Plesiosaurus, suggesting that dinosaurs coexisted with humans. A flaming meteorite crashes into the lake overhead, triggering a cave-in that destroys the cave system and the drawings, while the three scientists barely escape with their lives. The local sheriff, Sheriff Steve Hanson [Richard Cardella], witnesses the meteor crash and radios about the incident before continuing his patrol.
Full summary
The whole story of The Crater Lake Monster, scene by scene
The Crater Lake Monster Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Crater Lake Monster.
How Well Do You Know The Crater Lake Monster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the local sheriff who leads the investigation of the lake monster?
Cars in The Crater Lake Monster
21 cars on screen, including the 1970 Buick Sportwagon and the 1965 Rambler Marlin.
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1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
The Crater Lake Monster Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “To Teras tis Limnis” and “Το Τέρας της Λίμνης”.
- Also known as
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- To Teras tis Limnis
- Το Τέρας της Λίμνης
- El monstruo del lago
- 火山湖怪兽
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The Crater Lake Monster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Crater Lake Monster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crater Lake Monster?
The Crater Lake Monster runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Crater Lake Monster released?
The Crater Lake Monster was released on March 1, 1977.
Who directed The Crater Lake Monster?
The Crater Lake Monster was directed by William R. Stromberg.
More films by William R. Stromberg Who is in the cast of The Crater Lake Monster?
The Crater Lake Monster stars Bob Hyman as Richard 'Doc' Calkins, Richard Garrison as Dan Turner and Kacey Cobb as Susan Patterson, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Crater Lake Monster have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crater Lake Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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